Search
to sniff
01
to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor
Transitive: to sniff a scent or odor
02
to breathe in through the nose audibly to clear mucus or other substances from the nasal passages and prevent a runny nose
Intransitive
03
to express disapproval or contempt towards something or someone in a disdainful or critical manner, often by making a sniffing sound
Transitive: to sniff at an idea or action
04
to consume drugs by inhaling them through the nose
Transitive: to sniff a drug
Sniff
01
sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
sniff
v
sniffer
n
sniffer
n
Example
The baby is sniffing the flowers with curiosity.
Dogs often sniff the ground to gather information about their surroundings.
Right now, the detective is sniffing the evidence to find any unusual scents.
I have sniffed countless perfumes but haven't found my favorite yet.
He regularly sniffs the air to determine what's cooking in the kitchen.
